Monroe child's story inspires St. Jude Radiothon poster

2:21 AM,
Feb. 16, 2014

Karson Sanchez of Monroe is featured on the St. Jude Telethon poster of Ruston-based Zeta Rho chapter of the philanthropic group Epsilon Sigma Alpha. Last year Karson was treated at St. Jude for a tumor in his chest. The little boy continues to have checkups at in Memphis. The radiothon raised 112, 624.07 for St. Jude.

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Sallie Rose Hollis Special to The News-Star

A Monroe mom is sharing her toddler's story about his cancer treatment and the family's connection to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

The child, Karson Sanchez, 2, is one of the children on this year's local St. Jude Radiothon poster. The area's 33rd annual St. Jude Radiothon was Monday and Tuesday, broadcast live on Z-107.5 from Ruston's Super 1 Foods. Co-sponsor of the event is the Ruston-based Zeta Rho chapter of the philanthropic group Epsilon Sigma Alpha.